Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond had one of the highest eviction rates in the country, especially in historically Black neighborhoods. As Virginia voters prepare to choose a new governor this November, they should evaluate the candidates’ plans to address housing challenges.
People are issued more parking and traffic citations in Black and low-income neighborhoods in DC. For many, the tickets create a cycle that leaves them unable to pay off accumulating debt, commute to jobs, or pay daily expenses. (John Harden / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Workers in the region are split on post pandemic work: a third want to work from home, a third want to go back to offices, and the rest prefer a hybrid arrangement. As a result, public transit ridership is likely to recover slowly. (Post)
A 21-story apartment building with 360 units is being proposed across the street from the historic Farm Women’s Market in downtown Bethesda. The project would include an expansion of the market itself plus a large “civic green.” (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
While schools and highways in Northern Virginia once named for figures tied to the Confederacy have since been renamed, many side streets have names hearkening back to the Confederacy that most local residents are not even aware of. (WTOP)
For the next two months, teens ages 12-17 who get vaccinated at certain locations will get a $51 gift card and are eligible to win college scholarships. The program is intended to address disparities in vaccination rates and get as many children vaccinated as possible by the start of school. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
Though the hot housing market is the story of the year, housing prices in some DC neighborhoods have actually declined slightly since the start of 2021. This includes Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Penn Quarter, and parts of downtown DC. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
